The picture that comes to mind when thinking of Hoi An is of magical multi-coloured lanterns lighting up the meandering Hoai River, the town’s signature yellow-painted old houses or the little charming cafés and shops in the old town.

Tien Hai commune of Ha Tien township, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, is famous for not only the Hai Tac (Pirate) archipelago but also a sovereignty marker which is the pride of local residents.